Meet Stockbridge Police Department officers

After introducing our newest officer last month, I thought readers might like an introduction to our two other officers as well, so here goes:

Officer Josh Watson

Officer Josh Watson joined SPD in January of 2018 and hails from the Brooklyn, Mich. area where he attended Columbia Central High and graduated in 2009. He then attended Defiance University in Ohio, obtaining his Bachelor’s degree in criminal Justice. He previously worked for Springport Twp. and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Officer Watson is also a licensed realtor.

Officer Frank Nehr

SPD’s full-time officer is Frank Nehr. He joined SPD in September 2018, and he hails from the greater- Detroit area where he attended Detroit Jesuit High School, graduating in 2009 before attending Eastern Michigan University. There he obtained his Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. Officer Nehr previously worked in Eaton County and White Lake as a part-time officer.

If you need police service, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Kevin, Josh, Frank, or me as we are pleased to assist you in any way we can.

Preschool Storytimes with crafts (Ages 3-6)This series was designed especially for 3-6 year olds, but younger patrons are welcomewith close adult supervision.Wednesdays, March 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24 and May 1 • 12:15 p.m

Escape from the Stockbridge Library! (Ages 13 & up)Can you escape from the library? Gather your friends and see if you can! Each date willhave a different themed room.Fridays, April 5 and May 3 • 6:45-7 p.m. and 7:45 – 8:30 p.m.*Registration required. Call the library at 517/851-7810 or stop in to register.

CHELSEA, Mich. (March 7, 2019) – St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea will sponsor the 30th annual Heart & Sole Run, Walk and Kids Fun Run on Saturday, May 4 at Chelsea High School. All proceeds from this year’s race will go towards helping expand and enhance the hospital’s tree-lined scenic walking paths with additional routes, lighting and signage. These investments will help sustain the hospital campus as a safe haven for fitness and wellness for future patients and their families.

The Heart & Sole race will offer several options for this year’s participants including a 2 mile run/walk and a 5K run/walk. Both are walker friendly and the routes are completely paved. There will also be a 10k run on a new paved route, and a family-friendly kids fun run. All races begin and finish in the Chelsea High School parking lot, located just off of Trinkle Rd. in Chelsea.

Start Times:

· 8:15 a.m. – Kids Fun Run

· 8:30 a.m. – 10k and 5k

· 9:00 a.m. – 2 Mile

Online registration for the race is currently open at www.chelseaheartandsole.org. For most races, the registration fee for adults (14 years+) is $27 and $15 for youths (13 years and under). Any child participating in the Kids Fun Run (10 and under) is only $12. A late fee will be accessed for adult registrations received after 11 p.m. on May 1.

The Plainfield United Methodist Church will be serving a Chicken and Biscuit Supper on May 4 beginning at 5 p.m. at 17845 M-36, north of Gregory. Free will donation. Take out available. All are welcomed. For more information contact Kate Humrich at 517-851-8932.